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LHSC receives funding to improve care for patients requiring or at risk of long-term ventilation

October 1, 2024 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is pleased to be one of three provincial lead hubs for the Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy (LTV). Through permanent funding from the Ministry of Health, LHSC and other lead hubs, The

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Strengthening our governance

September 25, 2025 Ontario has appointed me as the Supervisor for London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). I want to begin by acknowledging the trust that has been placed in me to help guide this esteemed organization through its next chapter. My

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Truths and Misconceptions: Depression

September 24, 2024 “Depression is something fairly well known in the public consciousness,” says Dr. Brendan Guyitt, Clinical Psychologist, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). “But there are still common misconceptions about it that continue to

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Working at LHSC: Respiratory therapists helping patients one breath at a time

September 23, 2024 Respiratory therapists at LHSC Respiratory therapists (RT) at LHSC support patients from their first breath to their last and every breath in between. They are found on teams across the organization including: in delivery rooms

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Advancing accessibility and inclusion at LHSC: Introducing our 2024-2029 Accessibility Plan

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is pleased to present our 2024-2029 Accessibility Plan as we continue to make progress in our journey to create a health-care environment where everyone can feel safe, valued and affirmed. LHSC is committed to

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London Health Sciences Centre is Canada’s first hospital with four major orthopaedic robots on site

Recently, LHSC has become the first hospital in Canada and one of only half a dozen institutions in the world to have all four major hip and knee replacement surgical robots on site. London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is home to one of the largest

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LHSC enters 15th annual Canadian Blood Services Hospital Challenge

September 11, 2024 Blood plays a critical role in everyday medical care at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). It’s essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries – and we need your help to maintain our blood

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LHSC’s first Ultrasound Symposium to be held October 1

Sonographers at London Health Sciences Centre provide critical diagnostic care to patients, including during pregnancy. This year, LHSC’s Medical Imaging department is hosting the inaugural Ultrasound Symposium on Tuesday, October 1, in advance of

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Reiko’s story: How Children’s Hospital at LHSC and Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada are bringing care closer to home

August 30, 2024 When Reiko Quinlan was born, he looked just like any other baby. But his care team suspected something was wrong and immediately whisked him away to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where monitoring in the hours following

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New addition of vital sign machines across LHSC

To improve patient monitoring and experience, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is replacing existing vital signs machines (VSMs) and ensuring that all care spaces now have a dedicated machine. These new installations allow for one VSM dedicated